Balibo 5 Murders Remain a Secret 45 Years On
On the 45th anniversary of the Balibo 5 murders, Australia’s secret intelligence service still refuses to publicly reveal what it knows, writes Clinton Fernandes.
Tag Archives: Timor Leste
Drop the Prosecutions: Statement on Bernard Collaery, Witness K
The Coalition of Supporters of Bernard Collaery and Witness K are calling for the prosecutions to be dropped, issuing a statement signed by leading public figures.
Australia’s Secret History in the Timor Sea
Kim McGrath exposes Australia’s duplicitous diplomatic relationship with East Timor in her book, Crossing the Line.
The East Timorese don’t want our charity, they simply want what is theirs
East Timor’s new Prime Minister calls for Australia to respect the young nation’s rights. Will the Australian government do the right thing?
The tales of food in Timor Leste
Heidi Zajac on cultural identity in contemporary Timor Leste.
Editorial – Timor-Leste
Check out the articles from Right Now’s recent Issue on Timor-Leste, one of Australia’s closest neighbours
Protecting the young in a new nation: Youth in Timor Leste
Despite its large youth population, Timor Leste’s legal protection mechanisms for children need development.
HAVING IT BOTH WAYS: AUSTRALIA’S CONFLICTED POSITION IN THE TIMOR SEA
Sarita Ryan explains the Timorese struggle for self-determination, and Australia’s struggle to balance its economic self-interests and cooperative international relationships.
Conscience Vote: the human rights records of Indonesia’s presidential candidates
These elections are one to watch – with a definite change in presidential leadership, the country of 240 million people is seeking unity through politicians the masses can trust, writes Melissa Reid.
Walking Together: Australia’s Chequered History in Timor-Leste
Leona Hameed chats to Charlie Scheiner from La’o Hamutuk about Australia’s less than stellar record in Timor-Leste, and the current focus on security over fundamental human needs.